The Highs and Lows of Regulations in the Bluegrass State
By Joe Knilans, Rural Affairs Advocate
The Other Kentucky Distilleries
Recently, I visited Kentucky to conduct business forums throughout the state. One of the small businesses that I visited was the Casey Jones Distillery in…
Do I really need to worry about Cybersecurity for my Business?
By Christine Myers, Region 2 Advocate
Earlier this month more than 20 business owners gathered in Bridgewater, NJ for a forum on cybersecurity. With no pre-arranged seating, it was fascinating to witness a natural divide take place in…
Letter to FCC Regarding Regulatory Reform Priorities
August 1, 2018
On July 30, 2018, Jamie Saloom, Assistant Chief Counsel for the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy (Advocacy), Charles Maresca, Director of Interagency Affairs for Advocacy, and Jordan Arnold, Economic…
Advocacy Attends Credit and Collection Conference in Nashville
By Jennifer Smith, Assistant Chief Counsel
ACA International, the Association of Credit and Collection Professionals, is the comprehensive trade association that brings together third-party collection agencies, law firms, asset buying…
Small Business Labor Safety (OSHA/MSHA) Roundtable, July 27, 2018
Friday, July 27, 2018, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Dear Small Business Representatives:
We have scheduled the next Small Business Labor Safety (OSHA/MSHA) Roundtable for Friday, July 27, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon.
We are…
Past Event Announcement: Please Join Us in Wyoming and Colorado for Regional Regulatory Reform…
Please join us in Wyoming and Colorado as we continue our roundtable road trip across America to hear from you!
Advocacy is hosting small business roundtables in order to hear, firsthand, from small businesses facing regulatory burdens.…
Letter to the FDA: Regulation of Premium Cigars, Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
July 25, 2018
On March 26, 2018, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published an advance notice of proposed rulemaking entitled: Regulation of Premium Cigars. The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy (Advocacy)…
Site Visit: Great Clips! Entrepreneur Franchisee Provides Career Opportunities for Stylists
By Bruce E. Lundegren, Assistant Chief Counsel
Jerry Akers has a real passion for his businesses – and for his employees. Jerry’s family-owned business – called Sharpness, Inc. - currently owns fifteen Great Clips hair salon franchises…